Victor Boniface Wins AC Milan Hearts After Bold Shirt Choice for Medicals Aimed at Inter
- Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface arrived in Milan for his medicals on Friday evening, August 22
- Boniface struggled to break into the Bayer Leverkusen squad since the arrival of Dutch coach Erik ten Hag
- Fans have urged the UEFA Europa League winner to make history with the Rossoneri ahead of the 2025/26 Serie A season
Victor Boniface landed in Milano to undergo medical and sign in as a new AC Milan player on Friday evening, August 22.
The 24-year-old fell out of favour with Erik ten Hag at his former club Bayer Leverkusen since his appointment.
The former Royale Union SG player struggled to feature in the pre-season matches, including the game against Grossaspach in the DFB Pokal clash.
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Following his performance, the former Manchester United manager opted for Patrik Schick and Christian Kofane in the attacking position.
Boniface in Milan
Nigerian international Victor Boniface is set to officially join AC Milan.
According to Football Italian, the 24-year-old is ready to begin his medicals at Linate after the Rossoneri agreed with Bayer Leverkusen for a loan for €5m, with an option to buy at a later date for an additional €24m. A claim which football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano also reported.
Boniface will face an intensive check-up on his knee due to the cruciate ligament ruptures he suffered in the past.
Should the former Royale Union SG player pass his medicals, he will become Milan's eighth signing during the summer transfer window.
An Italian paper earlier raised concerns about the injury status of the Super Eagles player, urging AC Milan not to sign him.
"Victor Boniface has been struggling with injury over the years. During his playing days at his first professional club (Bodo/Glimt), he suffered two serious ligament injuries in March 2019 and November 2020.
"His injury worries continued at Bayern Leverkusen, with the worst hit around January 2024, which forced him out of action for three months. Another one happened in November 2024, where he missed 12 matches," according to Gazetta dello Sports.
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Boniface taunts Inter Milan fans
Victor Boniface, known for his off-field activities, has sent a subtle message to Inter Milan fans.
According to Tutto Sports, the former Leverkusen player's jersey reminded Inter fans of their humiliating defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League final with the number 50.
The Super Eagles star has shown AC Milan's fans the stuff he is made of with his bicycle kick goal.
Nigerians wish Boniface best of luck at Milan
Football fans in Nigeria have thrown their weight behind Victor Boniface as he embarks on a new journey with AC Milan.
A X user said the Super Eagles star can become one of the greatest player in the club.
@soymrdaniel wrote:
"Medical tests complete soon—Boniface adds power and depth to Milan’s attack."
@313thSoldier1 said:
"Great player he will surely score many goals."
@kalvinweb3 added:
"Always looks funny."
@phenixcity41137 wrote:
"Victor Boniface in Milan🔥🔥. Beast mode loading… Rossoneri attack about to be unstoppable ⚽."
@NicoleSimeonex said:
"Victor Boniface’s Milan journey begins! 🇳🇬❤️🖤 Loan deal with a €24m buy option exciting times ahead for the Nigerian striker!"
@oluwakso added:
"Welcome to AC Milan Victor Boniface. Go and write your name in the book of history in Milan . Nigerians are with you."
@MrRex_official wrote:
"Another top Nigerian joining another Italian top side.
"Well, if anything, AC Milan are never classless.
Erik ten Hag demotes Boniface
Legit.ng earlier reported that Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface is reportedly facing a tough period at Bayer Leverkusen after being dropped to a third-choice striker at the Bundesliga club.
New coach Erik ten Hag placed the Super Eagles striker behind Patrik Schick and summer signing Christian Michel Kofane in the club’s striker pecking order.
Source: Legit.ng
